Find Trauma Therapists & Counselors in El Cajon, CA.

 

Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown El Cajon, the suburbs of El Cajon, other nearby places such as National City, San Diego, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

El Cajon, CA Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Would you like to expand your network? Mental Health Match is here to help! We match clients with licensed therapists and counselors who specialize in trauma disorders. Getting set up for new referrals takes no more than 10 minutes. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (434 total therapists)
Insurance
Showing 1 - 5 (434 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Evelyn Nankanja, mental health therapist in California
Evelyn Nankanja
Together, we will:

Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Evelyn Nankanja, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, solution focused and compassionate. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your challenges and work towards meaningful change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Surrogacy
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
Read more about me
Evelyn Nankanja remote and phone therapy in California
Picture of Ta' Quonna  Lampkins, mental health therapist in California
Ta' Quonna Lampkins
Together, we will:

Our challenges and the struggles we are faced with give us strength, endurance, character, and most importantly, build our state of resiliency. My goal as a therapist is to create a trusting the therapeutic environment to serve my clients.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Ta' Quonna  Lampkins, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Our challenges and the struggles we are faced with give us strength, endurance, character, and most importantly, build our state of resiliency. My goal as a therapist is to create a trusting the therapeutic environment to serve my clients.

Something to know about my approach is:

Utilizing therapeutic approaches such as: Strength-based, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a Humanistic Approach my goal is to make sure that my treatment is not a “cookie-cutter” experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Children
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Men
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women
Read more about me
Ta' Quonna  Lampkins remote and phone therapy in California
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Adam LeHaf , mental health therapist in California
Adam LeHaf
Together, we will:

Break free from past traumas, release the weight of anxiety and depression, build healthy skills, and discover a newfound sense of self and purpose.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Adam LeHaf , mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Break free from past traumas, release the weight of anxiety and depression, build healthy skills, and discover a newfound sense of self and purpose.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy begins with creating an environment of safety, inclusion, trust and mutual respect for one another. I enjoy building this space together while we explore your experiences, develop new skills to achieve your goals, and uncover inner strengths.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
Read more about me
Adam LeHaf  remote and phone therapy in California
Picture of Mark Resch, mental health therapist in California
Mark Resch
Together, we will:

We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Mark Resch, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a structured adaptive approach to therapy, ensuring we're moving in a direction that's productive and tailored to your unique needs. I don't start with a one-size-fits all approach — I will bring methods and modalities that match your needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
Read more about me
Mark Resch remote and phone therapy in California
Picture of Christine Tronge, mental health therapist in California
Christine Tronge
Together, we will:

You will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind and what may be some of the hardest things to say to anyone. Everyone's story unfolds at their own pace. This is your time, your work. Together we will devise a plan to address your issues.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Christine Tronge, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

You will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind and what may be some of the hardest things to say to anyone. Everyone's story unfolds at their own pace. This is your time, your work. Together we will devise a plan to address your issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a professional with almost 30 years in the field, I use evidenced-based treatments that produce results. You will be able to share what is weighing on you, challenging you in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment. Your healing is my focus!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Change
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Trauma
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Work Stress
Read more about me
Christine Tronge remote and phone therapy in California